01Weather
Vancouver weather in October
Afternoons in October average 13.8 °C (57 °F) and nights cool to 8.5 °C (47 °F). The month brings about 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days. Compared with September it is 5.9 °C cooler; November is 3.8 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 10 °C / 51 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 44 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 22.4 °C / -0.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 07:12 | 18:51 | 11.7 h |
| 15 October | 07:33 | 18:22 | 10.8 h |
| 31 October | 07:58 | 17:53 | 9.9 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 108 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Vancouver), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Vancouver is in October
moderate The main sights are moderate in October. What drives it:
- Thanksgiving
- fall colours
- rain returns mid-month
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2027 | Thanksgiving |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Vancouver in October
No major recurring events fall in October.
07Packing
What to pack for Vancouver in October
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October turns to fall, with afternoons around 14 °C, colour in Stanley Park and along the seawall, and the rain returning around the middle of the month on about twelve days. Thanksgiving on the second Monday is a quiet long weekend. It is a good month for the museums, Granville Island and rainy-day neighbourhoods like Gastown. The cruise season ends.
The Vancouver Writers Fest on Granville Island and the Halloween Parade fill the second half. The salmon run peaks at the Adams River, four hours away. Grouse Mountain's ski season opens in late November. Daylight ends before six by month-end. For the wettest month and the ski season opening, see November.
09Compare
Vancouver month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 7 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 10 °C | 5 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| April | 14 °C | 7 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 24 °C | 15 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 24 °C | 16 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 13 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 14 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 18 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 7 °C | 3 °C | 17 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about October? See the best time to visit Vancouver.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco in October | 23 °C | 2 |
| Las Vegas in October | 28 °C | 0 |
| Los Angeles in October | 25 °C | 0 |
| Toronto in October | 16 °C | 10 |
| New York City in October | 20 °C | 7 |
| Orlando in October | 29 °C | 3 |
11FAQ
Vancouver in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Vancouver?
October is a good month to visit Vancouver. Daytime highs average 14 °C (57 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in October?
Expect cool days around 14 °C (57 °F) and nights near 8 °C (47 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 17 °C, and one in ten stays below 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in October?
October brings about 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Vancouver standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 44 percent.
What should I wear in Vancouver in October?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Vancouver crowded in October?
The main sights are moderate in October. Main drivers: Thanksgiving; fall colours; rain returns mid-month.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 18:22 and rises at 07:33, giving 10.8 hours of daylight.